Attendees can surround themselves with the aromas and flavors of vanilla during a celebration of the orchid that yields this delicious spice at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. They will savor an afternoon of cooking demos along with plant discovery and sensory experiences, and then enjoy a mini vanilla sundae.
With Orchid Daze in full bloom, a visit to the Garden from 1 – 4 p.m. is the perfect way to shake off the winter blues. Guests will indulge their senses and learn interesting information at vanilla discovery stations and activities.
Participants can watch a vanilla-inspired chef demonstration by a local chef at 1:30, 2:30, or 3:30 p.m.
They will get up close with a vanilla orchid and learn how it flavors favorite desserts while exploring some vanilla-growing regions around the world. For all the chocolate-lovers, there will be an opportunity to visit a cacao tree to see the plant that produces chocolate!
Guests will learn the steps to make delicious vanilla extract at home, taste interesting vanilla-infused samples, and explore how vanilla is also used to scent many of the body products they use.
There will be a scavenger hunt to find the recipe and ingredients that make the best vanilla bean sugar cookies that chefs of all ages will enjoy making at home!
Participants can savor a mini vanilla ice cream sundae to the sounds of music by Otto Rondon, founder of Tahino Music, while little sprouts romp and enjoy hands-on vanilla-inspired activities.
